FireStream 9250 vs Quadro K5200

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Quadro K5200, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FireStream 9250 and Quadro K5200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro K5200
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K5200 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro K5200 has 7 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro K5200 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K5200 is 42 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro K5200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K5200 is 4022 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 35−40
ultra / 1080p 1−2 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 12−14 60−65
medium / 1080p 5−6 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 720% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro K5200
Architecture TeraScale Kepler
Code name RV770 GK110B
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 22 July 2014
Pipelines 800 2304
Core clock speed 625 MHz 667 MHz
Boost Clock 771 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 7,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 148.0
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 3,553 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 6008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 192.3 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 3.5
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 226 Mh/s
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